Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow

1668 Kempsville Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 757-648-5700 (office) 757-479-5534 (fax)

Tallwood High School

Mrs. Jenna Free, Coordinator

Family and Consumer Science Department

Final Quarter TWO Evaluation of Intern by Cooperating Teacher

Due Date 01.22.14

VTfT Interns Name: Katie Becker Cooperating Teachers Name: Amanda Jarrett Below are the commonwealths 22 Workplace Readiness Skills. You may complete this on your own, or you can sit down with your intern and complete this together, discussing each skill and how he or she is developing. The latter is definitely recommended but not required.

Please complete this evaluation and return it to Mrs. Free by January 17, 2014. Thank you very much for your time, supervision, expertise, and feedback. No.
Virginia Workplace Readiness Skills Examples of How this Applies to Teaching
Circle One 1 = novice 2 = emerging 3 = proficient 4 = advanced

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notifies cooperating teacher and Mrs. Free when absent; enthusiastic and offers help; shows enjoyment in his/her work

2 3 4 1

1.

Positive Work Ethic

Katie shows great attendance and has a positive attitude in working with me and other professionals in our school.

2.

Integrity

respects confidentiality with special education information; refrains from gossiping; sets a good example for students; shows and gives respect to all stakeholders

2 3 4 1

Katie is very respectful to the students and adults she interacts with at Tallwood Elementary School.

3.

Teamwork

works well with all stakeholders; team teaches with other professionals; contributes to duty assignments

2 3 4

Katie has done a great job coteaching in our classroom. She continues to show growth in selfinitiation.

Final Quarter Two Evaluation of Intern by Cooperating Teacher, Page 2

Circle One 1 = novice 2 = emerging 3 = proficient 4 = advanced

No. Readiness Skills

Virginia Workplace

Examples of How this Applies to Teaching

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1
wears VBCPS ID at all times; follows school dress code; is clean, neat, and groomed

2 3 4 1

4.

Self Representation

Katie always attends with her ID and in appropriate, professional attire.

5.

Diversity Awareness

avoids stereotypical language; is aware of and sensitive to all student differences; empathizes and sympathizes

2 3 4 1

Katie works well with diverse students and teachers with respect.

6.

Conflict Resolution

maintains good classroom management; is proactive when having difficulties; contributes to a positive classroom environment

2 3 4 1

Katie keeps her classroom management positive and the students are excited to see her. She continues to use new techniques to prevent and address students who are off task.

7.

Creativity and Resourcefulness

designs creative lessons, bulletins boards, educational games; finds unique solutions to problems; makes him/herself an important part of the classroom

2 3 4 1

Katie uses a variety of activities and approaches in her lessons that creates enthusiasm.

8.

Speaking and Listening

follows cooperating teachers instructions as requested; is inquisitive about the educational process; communicates effectively with parents and other stakeholders

2 3 4

Katie shows great communication with myself and others.

Final Quarter Two Evaluation of Intern by Cooperating Teacher, Page 3

Circle One 1 = novice 2 = emerging 3 = proficient 4 = advanced

No. Readiness Skills

Virginia Workplace

Examples of How this Applies to Teaching

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9.

Reading and Writing

proofreads and edits assignments and communications; reads to the class with enthusiasm; remains abreast and current with class stories, novels, or other content

2 3 4 1

Katie edits and proofreads her lessons before submitting them. She hasnt had the opportunity to apply this to reading so far.

10.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

works independently to resolve issues; attacks issues from a variety of angles; uses appropriate educational resources to complete tasks

2 3 4 1

Katie hasnt had to resolve issues since her placement with me. She has used appropriate resources in developing her lesson plans.

11.

Health and Safety

contributes to a positive and safe learning environment; models safe classroom and playground behavior; makes good decisions about sick leave

2
Katie is safe and a good role model for students.

3 4 1

12.

Organizations, Systems, and Climates

embraces, utilizes and incorporates VBCPSs 21st Century skills; knows standard class methods, themes, and cheers; helps prepare students for the future

2 3 4 1

Katie is familiar with how our classroom flows. She assists students with technology and uses technology in her lessons.

13.

Lifelong Learning

tries to learn as much as possible from all stakeholders; uses good research skills; is inquisitive and doesnt expect learning to simply happen

2
Katie takes responsibility for her learning.

3 4

Final Quarter Two Evaluation of Intern by Cooperating Teacher, Page 4

Circle One 1 = novice 2 = emerging 3 = proficient 4 = advanced

No. Readiness Skills

Virginia Workplace

Examples of How this Applies to Teaching maintains balance between Kellam schoolwork and internship work; completes college applications and essays; impresses internship administration by fostering a memorable positive impression

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Katie plans and teaches lessons well. She uses our classroom resources, my suggestions and her own creativity to plan and implement relevant lessons. As far as I know, Katie balances both well. She has been responsible with her internship work.

14.

Job Acquisition and Advancement

15.

Time, Task, and Resource Management

teaches lessons well; plans effectively; utilizes classroom resources well

16.

Mathematics

grades assignments accurately; produces effective rubrics; learns from classroom educational statistics

2
Katie has not had to grade or produce rubrics.

3 4 1

17.

Customer Service

is familiar with IEP accommodations; is aware of student histories; remains calm and kind in difficult situations; thinks before he/she speaks

2 3 4 1

We dont have any IEP accommodations; however, Katie keeps composure and stays calm when student behavior is off.

18.

Job-Specific Technologies

use PowerPoint, Pinnacle, MSWord, etc. for lessons and activities; researches online resources for lessons; is open to new educational technology

2 3 4

Katie is familiar with the job-specific technologies she has access to. We have created flipcharts together and she was proficient in using them in her lessons.

Final Quarter Two Evaluation of Intern by Cooperating Teacher, Page 5 Virginia Workplace Readiness Skills Mr. Merritts Examples of How this Applies to Teaching
Circle One 1 = novice 2 = emerging 3 = proficient 4 = advanced

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19.

Information Technology

saves lesson plans and other documents electronically; organizes files well

2 3 4 1

Katie saves her plans and all addition documents efficiently and submits them to me the week before her lesson.

20.

Internet Use and Security

models appropriate Internet safety; avoids personal Internet use

2 3 4 1

Katie is responsible with our school technology and doesnt use it for personal use.

21.

Telecommunications

texts cooperating teacher before an absence; communicates via email with educational stakeholders; blogs weekly about internship experiences

2 3 4 1

Katie shows excellent communication with me regarding her lesson plans, attendance, and any other internship components.

22.

Sustainability

copies papers on both sides; thinks before printing; models the ideas of reducing, reusing, recycling

2 3 4

When able, Katie prints or copies to both sides. She models recycling in the classroom and uses technology instead of paper when possible.

Further Comments:

Amanda Jarrett
Cooperating Teachers Signature

Katherine Becker
Interns Signature

_January 21, 2013_

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